The DUP thread

[GTP]

Will they just wait till the next election or will him stepping down generate a by-election ?

It should generate a by election but will anyone be in a hurry to do this?
Sorcha Eastwood's chances much improved.

If the DUP lose 2 Westminster seats and presuming the Shinners don't a single unionist party will be imperative 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MPs_for_constituencies_in_Northern_Ireland_(2019%E2%80%93present)

Can someone correct me if I am wrong that they can survive a by-election being called as we are in Election year? Michelle Gildernew, Micky Brady and Francie Molly all stepping down there seats but no by-elections.

However if a by-election is called in Lagan Valley Alliance will need lot to go there way - turnout would need to strong and most by elections turnout figures aren't great.

JD has not resigned as an MP as yet so no bye election required. If he does it will be called within 3 months. The SF representatives mentioned are stepping down at the next election so again no bye election required.

[RedHand88]

Will he lose his ''SIR'' title?

Imagine seeing these titles bestowed, career elevation through to the leader of the DUP, all this happening through the eyes of his victims. The world can be a very cruel place at times

That's why the victims are to be congratulated. Must have taken huge courage to name someone as high and mighty as that.

[gallsman]

The SF representatives mentioned are stepping down at the next election so again no bye election required.

Gildernew is contesting the European seat in June. Will she step down if elected? She should, but with Westminster election one a few months later I wonder would there be any point.

[Olly]

Do you think it'll get to the point when you're not electable unless you've a dark past? Personally, I wouldn't vote for anyone who is clean-cut. They're usually hiding something. That's why Sinn Fein are doing well.

[NotedObserver]

The expenses he ran up watching films in hotel room was strange behaviour

[Main Street]

allegations against enoch powell too a hero the british right wing

The Good Friday Teardown

[Orior]

Has Markethill woman Little-Pengelly got a ticket for Sunday?

[marty34]

The expenses he ran up watching films in hotel room was strange behaviour

Very strange and not much made of it.

MPs are strange. Claim a lot of expenses too...on strange stuff also.

[marty34]

Has Markethill woman Little-Pengelly got a ticket for Sunday?

I think her husband is getting a new gig with the DE. Although 6 members of the board voted against his going by the report.

[Tony Baloney]

Has Markethill woman Little-Pengelly got a ticket for Sunday?

I think her husband is getting a new gig with the DE. Although 6 members of the board voted against his going by the report.

He's got the Interim Head of EA post. People will be keeping a tight eye on where the money is being spent.

[clarshack]

allegations against enoch powell too a hero the british right wing

Wasn't it Powell that once claimed it was the CIA that killed Mountbatten?

[Sportacus]

if assembly goes down again could anyone be arsed with listening nolan and crawley talking every day abou twhen it will be back up again.

The rent a mob crowd of "commentators" like David McCann, Alex Kane and Suzanne Breen will be happy anyway

I find Gareth Gordon the pick of the current bunch.  Comes across as down to earth and well informed.

[ck]

The expenses he ran up watching films in hotel room was strange behaviour

Always wondered why that story never got more scrutiny. A certain type of movie can be expensive.

[Orior]

if assembly goes down again could anyone be arsed with listening nolan and crawley talking every day abou twhen it will be back up again.

The rent a mob crowd of "commentators" like David McCann, Alex Kane and Suzanne Breen will be happy anyway

I find Gareth Gordon the pick of the current bunch.  Comes across as down to earth and well informed.

David McCann always appears balanced.

[marty34]

Has Markethill woman Little-Pengelly got a ticket for Sunday?

I think her husband is getting a new gig with the DE. Although 6 members of the board voted against his going by the report.

He's got the Interim Head of EA post. People will be keeping a tight eye on where the money is being spent.

True. Jobs for the boys.